New Grads, Don’t Make These 401(k) Mistakes

Day One at your first job typically goes a little something like this: Show up; feel relieved you are dressed appropriately; attempt to hide that relief; attend orientation; marvel at the concept of paid vacation days; hide in the bathroom to avoid the 401(k) election form. At that point, if you’re anything like 22-year-old me,...

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